Kingswood Prep Series by Layla Simon

It's meant to be one night. The arrangement isn't something I sought. Not something I wanted. It's a means to an end, nothing more. And yes, I enjoyed myself in his stupidly wealthy household, however shameful that is to admit. But it doesn't change anything. A little unexpected pleasure doesn't alter the fact that Lachlan's father is the largest crime boss in the city. It doesn't stop my dad from being an addicted gambler unable to pay his debts... moreIt's meant to be one night. The arrangement isn't something I sought. Not something I wanted. It's a means to an end, nothing more. And yes, I enjoyed myself in his stupidly wealthy household, however shameful that is to admit. But it doesn't change anything. A little unexpected pleasure doesn't alter the fact that Lachlan's father is the largest crime boss in the city. It doesn't stop my dad from being an addicted gambler unable to pay his debts. None of it rewrites our agreement or renegotiates the terms. Once it's over, I expect us to go back to normal. Two teenagers who exist in different social circles, ignoring each other inside the high school walls. Him with his clique of elites, running the place more efficiently than the principal could ever dream of. Me, a girl who comes from nothing, facing a future that's equally bleak. I'm situated so far below him he shouldn't even know my name. One night. Whatever he wants. Done and dusted. A pity Lachlan didn't get the memo. This is a standalone MF DARK/BULLY romance and contains graphic scenes, mature content, and elements that may be triggering. Please read at your discretion and check the warnings in the preface of the book. less

She's my first crush, my first betrayal. The girl I love to hate. Esme Black evaded me once before. After years spent breaking her down, I got one taste before she ran, fleeing to the safety of an expensive boarding school, a place she knew my broke behind could never follow her. She tossed me aside like I was a disappointment. A treat she took one bite of, pulled a face, then threw away. She probably thinks I forgot about her... moreShe's my first crush, my first betrayal. The girl I love to hate. Esme Black evaded me once before. After years spent breaking her down, I got one taste before she ran, fleeing to the safety of an expensive boarding school, a place she knew my broke behind could never follow her. She tossed me aside like I was a disappointment. A treat she took one bite of, pulled a face, then threw away. She probably thinks I forgot about her. Probably thinks I don't spend every night reliving how it felt to rub my thumb over the silken skin of her lower lip, to watch the fear flare in her trapped eyes. But I didn't forget. I put in the effort. I tracked her down. I followed her here, to Kingswood College, readying myself for round two. Esme Black has had everything come to her so easy she doesn't know what it's like to struggle. She's about to find out. This is a dark standalone MF romance and contains mature content and elements that may be triggering. Please read at your discretion and check the warning in the preface of the book. less

Attending an elite high school turns my life around. .. until I sleep with my teacher. A fun girl's night out takes a dark turn when I'm stupefied and stolen from the nightclub by a sexy stranger. A mistake that bites even deeper when I meet the dominating man again. .. in his new role as my high school English teacher. What happened between us can never happen again. His job is on the line. I could lose my scholarship... moreAttending an elite high school turns my life around. .. until I sleep with my teacher. A fun girl's night out takes a dark turn when I'm stupefied and stolen from the nightclub by a sexy stranger. A mistake that bites even deeper when I meet the dominating man again. .. in his new role as my high school English teacher. What happened between us can never happen again. His job is on the line. I could lose my scholarship. But everyone in Kingswood College hides a secret and my teacher is no exception. Conner isn't the mild-mannered man he makes himself out to be. He doesn't let consequences stop him from taking what he wants and the more I try to be good. .. . .. the more he wants me as his good girl. This is a DARK student/teacher M/F romance with an eight-year age gap and links to organised crime. The story contains graphic scenes, mature content, and elements that may be triggering. Please read at your discretion and check the warning in the preface of the book. less

My ex-boyfriend's dad is an escort… and I've hired him for prom. Since dumping me midway through summer break, Harrison Powell has made my days at Kingswood College a living hell. I’ve tried to ignore him, but when he humiliates me before the entire senior year, I’m too enraged to let him have the last laugh. Luckily, I know a family secret my ex would rather keep hidden... moreMy ex-boyfriend's dad is an escort… and I've hired him for prom. Since dumping me midway through summer break, Harrison Powell has made my days at Kingswood College a living hell. I’ve tried to ignore him, but when he humiliates me before the entire senior year, I’m too enraged to let him have the last laugh. Luckily, I know a family secret my ex would rather keep hidden. Harrison’s estranged father is a working man—yes, that type of working man—so I put my exorbitant trust fund to good use by hiring him for one special night. One night to flaunt myself before the boy who’s teased me, mocked me, scorned me. One night of enjoyment in the arms of his insanely good-looking dad. Add a few well-timed jokes about becoming Harrison’s new stepmother, and my thirst for vengeance will be satisfied. The evening should be a balm to my injured soul, retribution for everything Harrison's put me through, a glorious act of revenge. A pity that nothing goes as planned. This is a standalone bully age-gap romance and contains graphic scenes, mature content, and elements that may be triggering. Please read at your discretion and check the warning in the preface of the book. less

One night. One copied disguise. One chance to capture the girl and make her mine. For the past year, I've stalked the hallways of Kingswood School. Unseen, unremarked upon, a ghost. Even the girl I love looks straight through me like I'm invisible. I have to stab myself with a blade at night to remind myself I'm real. But when I overhear a discussion on the costumes being worn to the annual Halloween party, an opportunity shimmers in my mind... moreOne night. One copied disguise. One chance to capture the girl and make her mine. For the past year, I've stalked the hallways of Kingswood School. Unseen, unremarked upon, a ghost. Even the girl I love looks straight through me like I'm invisible. I have to stab myself with a blade at night to remind myself I'm real. But when I overhear a discussion on the costumes being worn to the annual Halloween party, an opportunity shimmers in my mind. A chance to duplicate another boy's outfit and steal a moment with the girl of my dreams. A night where I won't have to spend my time skulking in the shadows, eavesdropping from underneath her bed, relegated to the sideline. For everyone else, the annual Halloween party is a chance to hide themselves behind elaborate masks. For me, it's a chance to be seen. This is a DARK standalone romance and contains graphic scenes, mature content, and elements that may be triggering. Please read at your discretion and check the warning in the preface of the book. less